What make and model of saw do you use for brushing up ?

[cessna]

I use a Husqvarna 550xp(15" bar) for de limbing and brushing up small, branches. Would like to know what  make and size of saw you professional foresters use  for limbing  and brushing up,  "ESPECIALLY IF MOST OF YOUR WOOD LAND IS ON STEEP BANKS", as most of the wind blown trees I deal with  are on steep (exhausting/tiring) banks !!!!!  ?   So wondering  if some of you use anything smaller than a Husky 550xp for lightness.  

[Stubby]

30 minutes ago, cessna said:

I use a Husqvarna 550xp(15" bar) for de limbing and brushing up small, branches. Would like to know what  make and size of saw you professional foresters use  for limbing  and brushing up,  "ESPECIALLY IF MOST OF YOUR WOOD LAND IS ON STEEP BANKS", as most of the wind blown trees I deal with  are on steep (exhausting/tiring) banks !!!!!  ?   So wondering  if some of you use anything smaller than a Husky 550xp for lightness.  

Spud ported 346XP . 15" bar full chiz chain driven by an 8 pin power mate rim . ( but I am retired now )

[jmac]

I use a husky 550. Never bother with anything smaller.

[The avantgardener]

I use a combination of 550xp mk2 (15”) and a Spud ported 346xp (13”), the weight difference between the two isn’t really noticeable, the 550xp feels smoother and more comfortable in the hand, the 346xp has super rapid pick up and makes me smile every day, can’t think of any saw that is lighter and better suited to the job than these.

[cessna]

Thanks for your replies, I do like the 550xp,except  it is such pig to start sometimes when hot (I posted a thread on Arbtalk about it),I have spent a fortune trying to get the problem resolved, but will sometimes still not  start  when hot..

I guess at 69yrs old the brains  willing but the body isn't  especially on a steep bank in the sun,  the chainsaw is not the problem it is me ,oh well I will push on , (but realising chainsaws can be  deadly  in a split second ) .

Thanks again.     

[Silverhooker]

I have a 550, new purchase and a great saw, used to use a husky 440 and it did fine too just a wee bit slower. Also 440 was very fuel efficient.

[Dbikeguy]

I have a 445 that’s a beaut to use all day, 15” bar, light, silly good on fuel not as robust as a 550 but about half the price...

[trigger_andy]

7 hours ago, cessna said:

Thanks for your replies, I do like the 550xp,except  it is such pig to start sometimes when hot (I posted a thread on Arbtalk about it),I have spent a fortune trying to get the problem resolved, but will sometimes still not  start  when hot..

I guess at 69yrs old the brains  willing but the body isn't  especially on a steep bank in the sun,  the chainsaw is not the problem it is me ,oh well I will push on , (but realising chainsaws can be  deadly  in a split second ) .

Thanks again.     

Have you considered a battery saw? Im not sure on the weight difference but I know an 80 year old who owns an estate and its what he uses these days. 

[Stere]

The little echos have good power to weight ratios or that rear handle version or the sthil topper

 

 

CS-2511WES

CS-350WES

 

Stihl MS 201 C-M

 

 

Sthil msa 220 battery saw is 3.6kg without,  battery but a battery is 1.8kg so will overall weight  i think nearly same as 550xp?

 

 

 

I reckon  40cc and over  overwise it will be  slower though.

Edited April 22, 2020 by Stere